LA Weekend Events Roundup 10.6.16

Find the best Los Angeles things to do for the weekend of 10.6.16

Edited by Christina Xenos

EVENTS
Into the Night: Pop for the PeopleOct. 7. Celebrating the major new retrospective, Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein in L.A., the Skirball Cultural Center hosts the eighth installment of its after-dark series mixing outdoor live music, pop-up activities and rare nighttime access to the museum galleries. The event takes place on opening night and includes performances by synth-pop performer Seth Bogart and alt-electro artist Chela. Come dressed in Pop Art–inspired makeup and costumes, enjoy signature cocktails and more. 8 p.m. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A., 310.440.4500. skirball.org

Festival of DisruptionOct. 8-9. Curated by David Lynch, this fest at the Theatre at Ace Hotel features his favorite musicians, visual artists, virtual reality creators, choreographers, DJs and more. Highlights of the festival include performances by Robert Plant and St. Vincent; talks by Frank Gehry and Mel Brooks; and photography by Lynch. 929 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.235.9614. festivalofdisruption.com

Cinema Under the StarsOct. 7-8. The Getty Villa’s alfresco film series returns with screenings of Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Oct. 7) and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Oct. 8) in the outdoor classical theater. Pair the flicks with a glass of Vine Brule Bianco, their signature warm spiced-wine cocktail and other concessions. The museum galleries and gardens will also be open at 6 p.m. to enjoy prior to the movies. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.440.7300. getty.edu

Serafina Sunset
The beloved New York City-based Italian eatery opens its first West Coast outpost with a breezy indoor/outdoor location on the Sunset Strip. Dine on an array of handmade pastas accented with everything from pesto and porcini mushrooms to caviar, along with pizzas (over 20 varieties) and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. House specialities include tartufo nero pizza made with robiola cheese, fontina, truffle oil and black truffles; farfalle limoncello pasta; and prosciutto with creamy burrata. 8768 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, 310.659.9130. serafinarestaurant.com

Sweetfin PokéOpens Oct. 7. It’s no secret that poké is taking Los Angeles by storm. Sweetfin Poké is the latest shop to open a new outpost—this time at The Village at Topanga. The newest location will feature a signature bowl called the Avo-Coco Albacore, which combines pineapple, Fresno chili, mint, snow peas and a new housemade sauce. 6256 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #1310, Woodland Hills. sweetfinpoke.com

Lucques Oktoberfest Beer GardenOct. 9. Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne throw an Oktoberfest celebration of first-of-the-fall season dishes showcasing winter squash, roasted apples and wild mushrooms with a variety of grilled and pan-roasted housemade sausages and Lucques’ sauerkraut. Also find German bottled brews and seasonal draft beers, along with wines from Austria, Germany and around the world to complement the menu. All guests will receive a welcome tulip glass of house made Mint Schnapps made by head barman Christiaan Röllich. Festive Oktoberfest attire for staff and guests is encouraged. (Dylan + Jeni) $65/pp. 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.655.6277. lucques.com

Rock & Reilly’s
The Sunset Strip’s lively Irish pub has opened in the heart of the financial district. Find a massive indoor/outdoor space that boasts a patio on Flower St. The menu features classic pub fare that includes everything from tacos, to burgers and flat breads. Also find a weekday happy hour from 4-7 p.m. 615 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.537.0554. rockandreillys.com

Pink Thursdays at FIG & OLIVE Melrose PlaceOct. 6-27. Every Thursday throughout October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FIG & OLIVE will serve an array of rose-tinted drinks and small bites—not to mention a dynamite selection of rosé. Kick off your night with pink Champagne; pink cocktails like the La Vie en Rose, berry-infused gin, grapefruit liqueur, lemon, and rose water; and pink bites like tomato-watermelon gazpacho with squash seed and basil oil. Their new menu also focuses on the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and includes dishes like Provencal carrot and thyme soup; quinoa salad with red cabbage, roasted squash, pomegranate, orange segment and a pumpkin seed citrus dressing; and Riviera salmon with braised endive, baby kale, cauliflower purée and an olive and piquillo tapenade—get it as a prix-fixe for $55 all month long. 8490 Melrose Place, L.A., 310.360.9100. figandolive.com

Riot House BarThrough Oct. 31. Once a hangout for rock ’n’ roll legends of the ‘60s and ‘70s, the revamped spot inside Andaz West Hollywood offers a special Angel City Oktoberfest beer pairing special for $25. The deal includes a 12 oz. pour of Angel City Oktoberfest beer paired with a quartet of fall bites (think crispy potato cake, blistered pretzel and pork belly) from new executive chef Justin Taylor. The deal is available at the bar during dinner hours. 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, 323.656.1234. westhollywood.andaz.hyatt.com

Fritzi DTLA
You can now get your brunch fix at Fritzi DTLA. Their take on the weekend meal is inspired from past visits to Denmark. Choose either three or five items to fill your tray, ranging from Dutch baby pancake; white miso Kouign-amann; chocolate croissant; head-to-tail pork sausage; a variety of eggs, including baked eggs stuffed with sundered tomatoes and spinach; and more. $13/$18. 814 Traction Ave., downtown. fritzidtla.com

THEATER
Hollywood Premiere Party The ShowOct. 7-Nov. 5. LA’s newest interactive theater production gives you the ultimate Hollywood-style experience. It puts you into the middle of a Hollywood premiere party where you get to schmooze with actors and other VIPs, walk the red carpet and more, all while enjoying dinner and live music along the way. Fri.-Sat., 6:30-9:30 p.m. $99-$129. Manor (Tiffany’s on Vine), 1718 Vine St., L.A., 323.960.7792. hollywoodpremiereparty.com